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Playing Since: 2019-01-28 (Active)

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Blitz: 2822
7229W / 6471L / 956D
Bullet: 2697
226W / 107L / 8D

Profile of Radical_3dward

Meet Radical_3dward, an International Master with a flair for blitz battles and a love for sudden checkmates! Holding the prestigious FIDE title of International Master, Radical_3dward is not just a player, but a chess force who dances gracefully through the chaos of the 64 squares.

Since bursting onto the blitz scene in 2019, Radical_3dward has shown a rollercoaster of performances, climbing from a starting rating under 2000 up to an electrifying peak of 2987 in mid-2024—just shy of hitting super-Grandmaster territory. This player handles lightning-fast blitz encounters like a whirlwind, averaging over 6,000 wins and close to 6,300 losses, with nearly a thousand draws proving resilience amid fierce clashes.

When the clock ticks down, expect Radical_3dward to summon tactical wizardry—an impressive 88.6% comeback rate and nearly 50% win rate even after losing a piece! Opponents beware, as this is a player who, despite a humble early resignation rate of just 6%, can turn around seemingly lost games with knightly finesse and queenly fury alike.

The opening repertoire reveals a curious mix: a sturdy preference for the mysterious Unknown Opening (because who doesn’t like to keep opponents guessing?) with solid win rates around 49%, alongside deadly precision in the Alapin Sicilian Defense and its sharper variations, boasting win rates up to 100% in some lines. Perfect preparation meets on-board improvisation.

Not shy of the ultra-speed formats, Radical_3dward’s bullet peak soared to 2773, showing prowess at both quick wit and rapid reflexes. Their recent games highlight the striking ability to finish with crushing checkmates and sometimes, well... to win on time. All part of the charm of playing at breakneck speed!

On the psychological side, Radical_3dward has a Tilt Factor of 14, meaning the emotional rollercoaster is quite real, but it never stops their fighting spirit. Their "best time of day to play" is hilariously early at 5 AM—proof that true chess radicals don’t sleep much when the board calls.

With a longest winning streak of 16 games and a willingness to battle across all hours with solid average move depths beyond 80 moves per game, Radical_3dward combines endurance with dynamism. Whether attacking with the classical Scotch Game or launching tricky strikes in the Sicilian Defense, they’are always up for a challenge, ready to turn the tides in style.

Recent Highlight

In a recent stunning blitz victory on May 31, 2025, Radical_3dward unleashed a dazzling checkmate using the Alapin Sicilian Defense, outmaneuvering a nearly equally rated opponent in just 32 moves. The game was a masterclass in combining sharp opening preparation with relentless endgame pressure.

All in all, Radical_3dward is a formidable chess warrior whose blend of tactical genius, rapid-fire play, and occasional cheeky time wins make every game a thrilling escapade. Approach with respect and maybe a chess clock—radical moves may come flying your way!


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Feedback for Radical_3dward

You've demonstrated strong strategic understanding and solid execution in your recent games, especially in the Alapin Sicilian structures. Here are some observations and areas to focus on to continue improving:

Strengths

  • Opening Knowledge: Your choice of the Alapin Sicilian (1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. c3) is well-handled, and you navigate the resulting middlegame positions confidently with good piece activity.
  • Positional Play: You effectively build pressure on your opponent's weaknesses, such as advancing central pawns and using rooks and queens to control open lines and critical squares.
  • Endgame Technique: In games that reach simplified positions, you show good awareness of key endgame principles, converting advantages when they arise.
  • Attack and Tactics: You capitalize on opponent inaccuracies well, such as in your recent successful mating attacks and gaining material advantages.

Opportunities for Improvement

  • Time Management: Several games show rapid time consumption early or midgame, followed by less time in critical moments. Focus on pacing your calculation to allocate enough time for key decisions in complex positions.
  • Handling Defensive Setups: In your losses, opponents often set up solid positional defenses or counterplay. Increasing your patience and searching for subtle maneuvering or preparing long-term plans might help break down these structures more effectively.
  • Calculation Precision: Some missed tactical resources or inaccuracies in complex middlegames arose. Working on tactic drills regularly will help sharpen this area and reduce errors.
  • Pawn Structure Awareness: Be mindful of pawn breaks and exchanges that may create weaknesses or open lines for your opponent. Sometimes, a careful reassessment of pawn tension before committing can improve your strategic foundation.

Next Steps

  • Review your recent games focusing on moments where time pressure increased; practice playing slower in training to build confidence in finding strong moves under time constraints.
  • Deepen your study of common pawn structures and typical plans in the Alapin Sicilian to enhance your positional decision-making.
  • Incorporate daily tactics puzzles, especially ones involving calculation of forcing sequences similar to those in your games.
  • Analyze your losses more thoroughly, and if possible, explore alternative plans or moves suggested to see how they could have changed the course of the game.

Keep up the great work, and continue harnessing your excellent opening preparation while working on these areas. Your determination and solid foundation are clear, and with focused effort, your game will reach even higher levels!



🆚 Opponent Insights

Recent Opponents
Mohamed Haddouche 7W / 2L / 0D
b0103232338 2W / 0L / 0D
BSWPaulsen 12W / 4L / 1D
Clément Candelot 5W / 4L / 0D
Evgeniy Najer 1W / 1L / 0D
mart500 1W / 0L / 0D
melonkholia 1W / 0L / 0D
Mikhail Tobak 3W / 0L / 0D
MusashiStyle 5W / 3L / 1D
Alfonso Jose Alfaro Rojas 19W / 8L / 2D
Most Played Opponents
Rogelio Jr Antonio 198W / 107L / 27D
Khatanbaatar Bazar 107W / 66L / 16D
Tamaz Mgeladze 93W / 45L / 9D
richbradley 54W / 49L / 9D
FL0RIAN0P0LIS 56W / 46L / 5D

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 2867
2024 2697 2769
2023 2704 2758
2022 2683 2818
2021 2697 2687
2020 1650 2741
2019 2647
Rating by Year201920202021202220232024202528671650YearRatingBulletBlitz

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 244W / 181L / 19D 205W / 220L / 21D 79.7
2024 838W / 650L / 76D 694W / 755L / 114D 83.6
2023 746W / 546L / 68D 643W / 624L / 94D 85.8
2022 1068W / 841L / 127D 991W / 908L / 150D 87.0
2021 843W / 643L / 110D 714W / 770L / 124D 84.9
2020 15W / 25L / 6D 19W / 27L / 1D 86.1
2019 208W / 163L / 27D 195W / 194L / 21D 84.3

Openings: Most Played

Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation 1945 1090 744 111 56.0%
Caro-Kann Defense 699 357 299 43 51.1%
Scotch Game 678 346 294 38 51.0%
Modern 436 226 192 18 51.8%
Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense, Berlin Wall 405 184 167 54 45.4%
Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense 389 179 185 25 46.0%
Caro-Kann Defense: Two Knights Attack, Mindeno Variation 345 195 118 32 56.5%
Benoni Defense: Benoni Gambit Accepted 306 161 127 18 52.6%
Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation 256 122 125 9 47.7%
Scandinavian Defense 235 127 91 17 54.0%
Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Amar Gambit 36 27 9 0 75.0%
Modern 35 25 10 0 71.4%
Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation 25 16 8 1 64.0%
Nimzo-Larsen Attack 19 14 5 0 73.7%
Hungarian Opening: Wiedenhagen-Beta Gambit 14 11 3 0 78.6%
Barnes Defense 14 7 6 1 50.0%
King's Indian Attack: French Variation 12 9 3 0 75.0%
Caro-Kann Defense 11 7 4 0 63.6%
King's Indian Attack 11 8 3 0 72.7%
Nimzo-Larsen Attack: Classical Variation 10 5 4 1 50.0%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 16 9
Losing 14 0